PDP Leader Terms Burhan Wani 'Martyr' in Kishtwar, Arrested

PDP leader calls terrorist Burhan Wani a 'martyr', arrested

Abdul Kabir courted controversy by calling Wani a "martyr" and questioned certain BJP leaders' visit to the house of the slain militant and offering the family compensation.

PDP leader detained after calling terrorist Burhan Wani a ‘martyr’ in Kishtwar - The Tribune

A political controversy erupted in Jammu and Kashmir after People’s Democratic Party (PDP) leader Abdul Kabir Butt referred to slain Hizbul Mujahideen terrorist commander Burhan Wani as a ‘martyr’ during an event in Kishtwar.

PDP leader terms Burhan Wani 'martyr' in Kishtwar, arrested

Abdul Kabir, a leader of the People's Democratic Party, was arrested for referring to Burhan Wani as a martyr. His comments sparked controversy concerning some BJP leaders' past actions toward Wani's family. Kabir asserted that his statements reflect personal opinions, and not the official position of the party. The PDP has distanced itself from Kabir's remarks, emphasizing they do not represent the entire party's views.

PDP's Abdul Kabir Detained for Questioning over Calling Burhan Wani a ‘martyr’

Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Kabir had earlier said that calling Wani a “martyr” was his personal view, adding that people in a democratic country were free to express their opinions. India News | PDP's Abdul Kabir Detained for Questioning over Calling Burhan Wani a ‘martyr’.

PDP leader Abdul Kabir arrested for calling slain Hizbul commander Burhan Wani 'martyr'

Kabir claimed that BJP leaders had visited Wani’s family and offered compensation after his death.

J&K: PDP leader detained after calling terrorist Burhan Wani a 'martyr'

NEW DELHI: PDP leader Abdul Kabir referred to Hizbul Mujahideen terrorist Burhan Wani as a \"martyr\" during a speech at an event in Jammu and Kashmir.